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1. Front Panel Back Panel RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Equalization Adjustment This Trim Pot is used to adjust the equalization that compensates for the differences that are present in cable qualities and skews Automatic equalization Auto EQ is available and is set to on by default Cable lengths that exceed 130 feet 40 meters should not use Auto EQ Infrared IR Receiver This IR receiver will relay IR commands from the receiving unit to the sending unit for output to a IR transmitter blaster on a IR controllable device HDMI Input This input will accept one HDMI source device that will be extended to the receiver s location LED Power Indicator This LED will become active once the included 5V DC power supply is properly connected between the sender and an open wall power socket Video CAT 5 Port This port is used to connect the sending and receiving units together for Video traffic Use a CAT 5 CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable When field terminating cable please adhere to the TIA EIA 568 B specification page 12 DDC CAT 5 Port This port is used to connect the sending and receiving units together for DDC traffic Use a CAT 5 CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable When field terminating cable please adhere to the TIA EIA 568 B specification page 12 Infrared IR Receiver Extension Port This port will accept an optionally purchased IR extension cable Gefen part EXT RMT EXTIR This is useful for installations where the IR rece
2. expose the DIP switches Only DIP switches 1 and 2 are used on this bank DIP switches 3 and 4 are not used The default position of all DIP switches are OFF no boost Please see the table and illustration below for configuration options Sender Dip Switch Settings No Boost Default High Boost Very Low Boost No Boost default Medium Boost Suiten Switch 2 ov on OM OFF OFF 1 3 4 1234 High Boost Very Low Boost ON ON OFF OFF Equalization The equalization setting will tune the signal effectively eliminating any video noise This setting is located on the HDMI CAT 5 IR Extender receiving unit in the form of a Trim Pot adjustment dial To adjust the equalization follow the instructions below 1 Insert a small flat head tool into the Trim Pot on the receiver unit 2 Turn the trim pot in a clockwise fashion until it comes to a stop Do not force the trim pot beyond this point Doing so may break the trim pot 3 Slowly turn the trim pot counter clockwise in millimeter increments until the image stabilizes and all video noise is eliminated 4 Carefully remove the adjustment tool 10 ADJUSTING THE HDMI CAT 5 IR EXTENDER Adjustment Procedure Please follow the steps below to manually adjust the equalization 1 2 Turn on manual equalization mode Attempt to equalize the signal using the equalization Trim Pot on the receiving unit If video output is not visible or is unsatisfactory after rotatin
3. manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notified within two 2 years from the date of shipment Gefen will at its option repair or replace the equipment provided that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical electrical or other abuse or modifications Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair Such repairs are warranted for ninety 90 days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including without limitation any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose all of which are expressly disclaimed 1 Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty 2 Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen 3 Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original condition The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will Gefen be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages The technic
4. noise in the viewing environment e Extends any IR device e HDMI HDCP Compliant Package Includes HDMI CAT 5 IR Sender HDMI CAT 5 IR Receiver 6 Foot HDMI Cable M M IR Blaster DC Power Supplies Owner s Manual SENDER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel wer HOM In Back Panel DC IR Out VIDEO DOC SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS LED Power Indicator This LED will become active once the included 5V DC power supply is properly connected between the sender and an open wall power socket HDMI Input This input will accept one HDMI source device that will be extended to the receiver s location 5V DC Power Receptacle This receptacle will require power from the included 5V DC power supply for proper operation IR Out Blaster The included IR transmitter blaster connects to this output port The IR blaster s IR emitter will need to be placed on or near the IR receiver of a device for proper relaying of commands from the receiver Video CAT 5 Port This port is used to connect the sending and receiving units together for Video traffic Use a CAT 5 CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable When field terminating cable please adhere to the TIA EIA 568 B specification page 12 DDC CAT 5 Port This port is used to connect the sending and receiving units together for DDC traffic Use a CAT 5 CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable When field terminating cable please adhere to the TIA EIA 568 B specification page 12 RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT
5. supplement cross platform computer systems professional audio video environments and HDTV systems of all sizes with hard working solutions that are easy to implement and simple to operate The Gefen HDMI CAT 5 IR Extender Extending state of the art digital video displays computer monitors and IR control signals has never been easier Distances of up to 150 feet at 1080p resolution 300 feet at 10801 resolution are guaranteed to perform beautifully giving you a reliable method of all digital extension while streamlining your installation cabling needs How It Works At the A V source end you connect the HDMI CAT 5 IR Extender Sender unit to your HDMI source and its IR blaster to your devices IR eye using the supplied cables At the remote end your HDMI display connects to the HDMI IR Extender s Receiver unit Two CAT 5 cables connect the Sender and the Receiver units to each other allowing for up to 300 feet of A V source extension Power cycle all equipment and you will experience remote HDTV extension with full IR control of your HDMI source For a sleeker appearance of your A V equipment and greater installation flexibility optional Gefen IR eye EXT RMT EXTIR can be used to completely hide the HDMI IR Receiver Note The HDMI CAT 5 IR Extender system is HDCP compliant OPERATION NOTES READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE HDMI CAT 5 IR EXTENDER The maximum cable extension is 300 feet 91 meters for vid
6. Gefen Im IR CAT 5 Extender EXT HDMIIR CATS User Manual Mom cars IR extender A gt HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE DTV Blu ray Disc ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE Technical Support Telephone 818 772 9100 800 545 6900 Fax 818 772 9120 Technical Support Hours 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM Monday thru Friday Write To Gefen Inc c o Customer Service 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 www gefen com support 2gefen com Notice Gefen Inc reserves the right to make changes in the hardware packaging and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice HDMI CAT 5 IR Extender is a trademark of Gefen Inc 2008 Gefen Inc All Rights Reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective companies Rev CONTENTS 1 Introduction Operation Notes Features A O Sender Panel Layout Sender Panel Descriptions Receiver Panel Layout Receiver Panel Descriptions Connecting And Operating The HDMI CAT 5 IR Extender O A Adjusting The HDMI CAT 5 IR Extender 12 Network Cable Wiring Diagram 13 Specifications 14 Warranty INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the HDMI CAT 5 IR Extender Your complete satisfaction is very important to us Gefen Gefen delivers innovative progressive computer and electronics add on solutions that harness integration extension distribution and conversion technologies Gefen s reliable plug and play products
7. al information contained herein regarding the features and specifications is subject to change without notice 14 5 Rev X2 20600 Nordhoff St Chatsworth CA 91311 1 800 545 6900 818 772 9100 fax 818 772 9120 WWW gefen COM support gefen com us
8. eo resolutions of 1080i and below The maximum cable extension is 150 feet 45 meters for video resolutions of 1080p If EMI Electromagnetic Interference is present anywhere near the CAT 5 CAT 5e or CAT 6 video cables it may be necessary to use shielded cables This is to prevent possible interference from degrading the video signal Using shielded cable however will reduce the maximum distance that the cables can be extended Extensions under 130 feet 40 meters can use Auto Equalization Auto EQ which is on by default Extensions over 130 feet 40 meters will require You to manually equalize your signal see page 9 IR repeater functionality is only from the receiving unit to the sending unit IR data cannot be transmitted from the sending unit to the receiving unit Each cable run must be one continuous run from one end to the other No splices or use of punch down blocks High quality Shielded CAT 6 cabling should be used for maximum performance Do not use stranded or low no skew cabling Solid core cabling should be used for maximum performance HDMI 1 2 Compliant and HDMI 1 3 Compatible HDCP Compliant FEATURES Features e Supports resolutions up to 1080p 2K and 1920 x 1200 e Sends video up to 300 feet 10801 150 feet 1080p away e Small and Compact easy to install e mproved compensation for cable skew AN signals are sent digitally over CAT 5 cable for zero signal loss e Eliminates equipment
9. g the Trim Pot dial through it s entire range proceed to step 3 Increase the boost setting using the DIP switches on the sending unit Re attempt to equalize the signal using the equalization Trim Pot on the receiving unit with the new boost setting If video output is still not visible or is unsatisfactory after rotating the Trim Pot dial through it s entire range repeat steps 3 and 4 until the video output stabilizes and all video noise is eliminated 11 NETWORK CABLE WIRING DIAGRAM Gefen has specifically engineered their products to work with the TIA EIA 568 B specification Please adhere to the table below when field terminating cable for use with Gefen products Failure to do so may produce unexpected results and reduced performance 12345678 Blue White CAT 5 CAT 5e and CAT 6 cabling comes in stranded and solid core types Gefen recommends using solid core cabling CAT 6 cable is also recommended for best results Each cable run must be one continuous run from one end to the other No splices or use of punch down blocks 12 SPECIFICATIONS Single Link El Le 1080p 1920x1200 Input Video SY E 1 2V p p input RTR 5V p p TTL PID IMC ONE RE T Type A 19 pin Female Win OO e E RJ 45 Shielded Power Supply E 5V DC Power Consumption eege 10 Watts maximum per unit Mittel GE 3 4 x 5 9 x 1 3 inches Shipping E 4 Ibs 13 WARRANTY Gefen warrants the equipment it
10. iver located on the front panel Item 2 on this page is not in line of sight with the IR remote control used to relay commands to the device at the sender s location 5V DC Power Receptacle This receptacle will require power from the included 5V DC power supply for proper operation CONNECTING AND OPERATING THE CAT 5 IR EXTENDER How to Connect the HDMI CAT 5 IR Extender 1 Connect a HDMI cable supplied between the HDMI source device s output and the HDMI CAT 5 IR Extender sending unit s input 2 Optionally connect the mini plug from the included IR transmitter blaster to the HDMI CAT 5 IR Extender sending unit Remove the adhesive on the IR blaster located on the opposite end of the cable Place the IR blaster on or near the IR receiver of the device that is intended for control by the IR remote control at the receiver s location 3 Connect the sending and receiving units together using a pair of CAT 5 CAT 5e or CAT 6 cables Use one cable to link the VIDEO ports together and the other cable to link the DDC ports together NOTE When field terminating cabling please adhere to the TIA EIA 568 B specifications page 12 Please ensure that the cables are not crossed i e VIDEO to the DDC ports or DDC to the VIDEO ports 4 Connect a HDMI cable user supplied between the HDMI capable device s input i e display and the HDMI CAT 5 IR Extender receiving unit s output 5 Connect both of the included 5V DC po
11. ng unit upon initialization of all connected devices Manual Equalization Manual equalization uses two settings Boost and Equalization to produce an optimal video signal These two adjustment options will need to be jointly adjusted as they are related to each other Setting Manual Equalization Manual equalization is set by accessing a bank of 4 DIP switches on the underside of the HDMI CAT 5 IR Extender receiving unit The bank of 4 DIP switches is located underneath a piece of metallic colored tape Remove this tape to expose the DIP switches Only DIP switch 1 is used on this bank DIP switches 2 through 4 are not used Auto EQ is on by default DIP switch 1 is OFF To turn OFF Auto EQ and enter manual equalization mode turn DIP switch 1 ON Please see the illustration below Auto Equalization Manual Equalization 2 3 4 2 3 4 ADJUSTING THE HDMI CAT 5 IR EXTENDER Boost The boost setting will affect the amount of pre emphasis that will be applied to the video signal This setting is located on the HDMI CAT 5 IR Extender sending unit and has 4 distinct strength settings This setting is mainly related to the distance of CAT 5 CAT 5e or CAT 6 cabling used but is also affected by the quality and skew of the cabling The boost settings are set using a bank of DIP switches on the underside of the HDMI CAT 5 IR Extender sending unit The bank of 4 DIP switches is located underneath a piece of metallic colored tape Remove this tape to
12. wer supplies between the HDMI CAT 5 IR Extender sending and receiving units and open wall power sockets 6 Initialize power on the output device i e display first and the source device second IR Relay Feature If the IR transmitter blaster is connected to device step 2 above it will be possible to relay IR commands from the receiver to the connected device at the sender s location Simply point the connected device s IR remote at the IR receiver on the HDMI CAT 5 IR Extender receiving unit and it will relay all button presses back to the sender and out though the IR transmitter blaster Ultimately this will allow the user to control a single device from the extended location ADJUSTING THE HDMI CAT 5 IR EXTENDER Auto Equalization Auto EQ The HDMI CAT5 Extender has advanced equalization circuitry to compensate for the differences that are present in CAT 5 CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable quality and skew Auto EQ is enabled by default In some cases Auto EQ may not result in an optimal video signal If either of the two following conditions are experienced Auto EQ will have to be disabled and manual adjustment procedures will need to be applied 1 The CAT 5 CAT 5e or CAT 6 cable length exceeds 130 feet 40 meters This distance estimate is based on high quality CAT 6 cabling The actual distance at which Auto EQ will operate is based on the cabling used 2 There is no video output from the HDMI CAT 5 IR Extender receivi

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